Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

A confidential search is being conducted on behalf of a Cincinnati, Ohio Professional Employer (PEO) for a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist that is focused accurately preparing and filing state and federal tax documents. This is a hybrid position where you will work in the office two (2) days per week and three (3) days in the office.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Payroll tax account reconciliations.
• Tax notice research and resolution including communication with various agencies and clients.
• Identify and document problems and trends and recommend solutions to improve accuracy.
• Prepare and file amended returns.
• Assist with tax rate changes.
• Resolve client questions expediently with a high level of service and communicate with them regarding tax activity, prior quarter balancing issues, amended returns and tax jurisdiction correspondences.
• Ensures the daily payroll taxes are uploaded properly, and ensures the respective files are processed accurately and completely.
• Process the daily payroll taxes within MasterTax, and ensure the respective taxes are paid when due along with the filing of the necessary reports and tax returns for 150+ clients in multiple states, locals and school districts across the US.
• Assist with quarter-end closing, including the payment of taxes and the filing of tax returns within the required time frames.
• Assist in the process of year-end closing, including payment of taxes, the filing of tax returns within the required time frames, and processing and timely filing of the yearly W2 files.
• Process federal payments using EFTPS, create and print check batches for monthly tax payments.
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Associate degree in Business, Accounting, or another related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in general accounting.
• General knowledge of accounting and tax software and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prior experience auditing and understanding general ledgers and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of the different types of payroll taxes.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekends when necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively articulate information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Great Plains.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail and complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• PTO
• 401(k) investment plans

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 per year based on skills and experience